Indian judiciary criticism

Poonam Sharma India’s judiciary often proclaims itself the custodian of constitutional morality. Yet, controversies like Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud’s remarks on religious rituals or now CJI D.Y. Gavai’s recent quip about Lord Vishnu…

By Poonam Sharma It was just a while ago — figuratively speaking — that the judiciary took off the black cloth from its eyes, the metaphorical blindfold symbolizing impartiality. But rather than vision ushering in wisdom, it has…

Poonam Sharma For a country that prides itself on the principle of "justice for all," India today stands at a troubling crossroads where its highest judicial institution appears to be selectively blind—and selectively hyperactive. The…